Phrasal Verbs Starting with the Letter W

WALK OUT

(intransitive) to leave as a sign of protest

The workers walked out to protest the low wages.

WATER DOWN

(separable) to make weaker

Don't go to that bar. The bartender waters down all of the drinks.

WEAR DOWN

(separable) to cause to be worn or weak

Your constant nagging is wearing me down.

WEAR OFF

(separable) to no longer affect someone

Oh no, call the doctor. the drugs are wearing off.

WIPE OFF

(separable) to clean a surface by dragging a towel or sponge across it

After dinner, please wipe off the table and wash the dishes.

WRITE DOWN

(separable) to record in writing

In that class, you should write down everything that the professor says. It's likely to be on the test.